Mount Allison University is gearing up to celebrate the annual Community Kindness Day on Friday, Nov. 13, with events and activities happening across campus throughout the day.

Community Kindness Day, which is held on World Kindness Day, is celebrated annually at the University encouraging students, faculty, and staff to spread compassion through random acts of kindness and participation in activities. Several activities are planned thanks to departments across campus.

Whether it’s through gratitude, lending a helping hand, or taking time for self-care, every act of kindness helps make Mount Allison and Tantramar a more connected and caring place.

How will you spread kindness?  

Share your acts of kindness and moments of connection on social media using #KindnessDayMtA and tag @MountAllison, @MASUOfficial, and @tantramarnb.

Events and Activities

Thanking Drivers at Crosswalks  
All day  

Poster boards will be set up at the main crosswalks to remind students to make eye contact, smile, and give a quick wave or “thank you” to drivers who stop. A small gesture of appreciation helps strengthen the positive connection between our campus and the wider community.

Delivering Kindness to Faculty and Staff 
9:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Various locations across campus

People & Culture will drive The Flame around campus to visit faculty and staff with coffee and hot chocolate. Visit MtA Gateway for the map and full schedule. Sign in using your MtA email address and password.

People & Culture will also be giving out blank kindness cards for you to write notes of kindness to those around you. In addition, faculty and staff are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation for the MtA Food Pantry when picking up their beverage.

MASU and Student Affairs Delivering Kindness to Students 
11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. | The Flame

Students can find MASU and Student Affairs driving The Flame, delivering hot chocolate  at various locations across campus, along with Kindness Day stickers and good vibes.

Kindness Card Pop-Up with Residence Life 
12–1:30 p.m. | Jennings Hall

Join Residence Life in Jennings to celebrate World Kindness Day! Stop by to write your own kindness card or pick up one with a pre-written message to share with a friend, roommate, or your residence leader. It’s an easy way to brighten someone’s day and spread a little positivity around our community.

Kindness Rocks and Kindness Wall in the Library
1–3 p.m. | The Library

Join MtA Spiritual Care in collaboration with the Library to decorate a rock to take home or place somewhere on campus. You’re also invited to add to the Library’s kindness wall, which is displayed year-round.

Jack.org Kindness Card Station
12 – 1 p.m. | WMSC

Join Jack.org in the WMSC to write a message of kindness to share with someone and brighten their day!

Food Pantry Drop-Off 
All day | WMSC

There will be a table set up in the WMSC for those who would like to spread kindness by dropping off a non-perishable food item for the MtA Food Pantry.